Fun for the whole family!
June 12-15, 2025
Get ready to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, right here in Houghton-Hancock, Michigan.
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Helicopter Rides • Live Music • Fireworks • Parade • WATER ACTIVITIES • Classic Car Show • Touch-A-TrucK
About the Festival
Bridgefest is a weekend celebration of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge and the communities that it connects. Bridgefest is in its 38th year of this annual celebration, with this year being its 65th year dedication of the Bridge!
News and Announcements
Stay up to date on the latest Bridgefest news!
Making of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge
A digitized film they made on the construction of the Portage Lift
November 21, 2019
Bridgefest Sponsors & Partners
This celebration of our communities couldn’t take place without the support of our generous sponsors.